Chad Zumock
| Chad Zumock | |
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 Zumock in 2012 | |
| Birth name | Chad Anthony Zumock |
| Born | Kent, Ohio, United States |
| Medium | Stand-up, sketch, radio, television, podcasting |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Genres | Observational, satire, sarcasm |
| Subject(s) | Everyday life, self-deprecation, pop culture |
| Notable works and roles | Last Call Cleveland The Alan Cox Show Sit Down Zumock |
| Website | chadzumock |
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Chad Anthony Zumock is an American stand-up comedian, radio show host, published author, podcaster, and actor. He is the host the Sit Down Zumock! podcast, and is best known for his various national radio and television appearances.
Early Life[edit]
Chad Zumock grew up in Brady Lake, Ohio, and later moved to Kent where he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School.[1][2] After high school, he enrolled at Kent State University, where he became involved with Last Call – a late-night sketch comedy show airing on the student-run campus TV network, TV2. He also wrote a weekly column for the Daily Kent Stater, the university's student newspaper, though he admits to being "kicked off" the writing staff.[3]
After college, Zumock continued his involvement with Last Call as the show itself transitioned into the sketch comedy troupe Last Call Cleveland.[4] Although no longer directly involved, Zumock has continued to work with its current members, including Last Call Cleveland founder James Renner.
Career[edit]
Career beginnings (2005-2012)[edit]
In 2005, Zumock moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.[5][6] He went on to open for several major acts, including Dave Attell, Daniel Tosh, Nick Swardson, Jeff Ross, and Sarah Silverman.[7][8] While in L.A., Zumock also served as a writer for the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner, and worked for XM Satellite Radio's National Lampoon Comedy Radio.[7]
Zumock, representing his native Northeast Ohio, continued to perform around the United States, stating "I'm a Midwest guy. I always will be."[8][9] After returning to Ohio, Zumock contributed to the humor book Look at My Striped Shirt!: Confessions of the People You Love to Hate published by Random House in 2006.[10] In 2009, he released a comedy album, Accomplishing Nothing.[11] Among the album's 25 tracks is a song devoted to the comic's "trademark outerwear," as Zumock is known for wearing a sweatervest virtually anywhere and at all times.[12]
An avid Cleveland Cavaliers fan,[13] Zumock helped produce Light It Up Like Vegas! the hour-long TV special devoted to Cleveland sports miseries aired on Fox Sports Ohio just prior to the start of the 2009–10 NBA season.[14] After LeBron James' departure the following July, Zumock appeared in a Vimeo video mocking the superstar athlete.[15]
On January 5, 2010, Zumock was hired on as co-host for The Alan Cox Show, an afternoon drive time talk show hosted by radio personality Alan Cox and airing on Cleveland rock station WMMS (100.7 FM, "The Buzzard").[6] Zumock himself "dreamt up" the show's popular song (and YouTube video) "Parma State of Mind" – both a parody of the Jay-Z/Alicia Keys hit "Empire State of Mind" and a way of continuing the Northeast Ohio tradition of ribbing the Cleveland suburb (the choice of Parma was partly inspired by past local horror hosts Ghoulardi and Big Chuck and Lil' John).[16] The show quickly became popular in the radio industry and made national headlines in the first two years of being on the air [17]
In 2011, Zumock served as Grand Marshal for the Kent State Homecoming Parade,[18] and released his second self-produced comedy album: Adventures in Argyle.[19]
In November 2012, Zumock was charged with driving while intoxicated; shortly thereafter it was announced that Zumock was no longer working at WMMS.[20] However, on May 3, 2013, Cleveland Scene reported that Zumock had been acquitted of the charge.[21]
Sit Down Zumock![edit]
| Sit Down Zumock Podcast! with Chad Zumock | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Chad Zumock |
| Genre |
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| Format | Audio & video |
| Language | English |
| Length | 30-75 minutes |
| Production | |
| Video format | 1080p HDTV |
| Audio format | MP3 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | March 5, 2013 – present |
| Provider | Comedy Pop-Up Podcast Network |
| Website | Patreon (premium audio and video) YouTube (video) |
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On March 5, 2013, Zumock began a new weekly podcast, The Sit Down Zumock Podcast! with Chad Zumock.[22] The podcast's primary, premium content is released via Patreon, with additional content made available on YouTube.[23][24] The show see Zumock, often with a guest, discussing various topics, including stories from his time on the road as a stand-up comic, current events involving American politics, as well as interviews from comics and others from the entertainment industry.
Guests on Zumock's podcast have included Kevin Brennan, Doug Stanhope, Rich Vos, Tim Dillon, Godfrey, Sid Eudy, Bert Kreischer, Mark Normand, and Jim Florentine.[25]
2013-present[edit]
On October 20, 2013, Zumock began hosting a new, weekly radio show at WLFM-LP/Cleveland – Sunday Nights with Chad Zumock.[26]
On May 12, 2016, Zumock appeared on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV hosted by Norm Macdonald.[27]
In February 2019, Sam Tripoli and the Punch Drunk Sports podcast listeners made Zumock a host of the show. Around the same time, Zumock also began a podcast with Tripoli, ByeChad, which consists entirely of just phone conversations between the two.[28]
June 20, 2019, Zumock filmed his second Gotham Comedy Live in NYC with Jerry Seinfeld doing a unannounced set to open up the taping.[29]
On June 22, 2020, Zumock officially joined fellow comedian Kevin Brennan's podcast, Misery Loves Company after frequent guest appearances.[30] He left the show in early 2022, but since has returned to the show as a regular guest.[31]
On October 7, 2022, online comedy network Dry Bar Comedy premiered Zumock's stand-up comedy special "K-Mart Ready".[32] and social media platforms.
Other ventures and happenings[edit]
Cleveland Magazine selected Zumock as one of its "Most Eligible Singles" for 2011.[33]
Zumock has guest hosted the syndicated talk show The Bob & Tom Show on several occasions.[34]
References[edit]
- ↑ Korte, Gregory (May 7, 2001). "Daylight shows calm after storm: KSU students reflect, clean after riot". Akron Beacon Journal. Beacon Journal Publishing Co. p. A1 – Metro.
- ↑ Worgull, Sam (November 1, 2010). "Zumock fills Rathskellar with laughter". KentWired.com. KentWired.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ deBiase, Ryan (June 21, 2006). "The next generation of Kent State comedians perform in Cleveland". KentWired.com. KentWired.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Heaton, Michael (December 10, 2004). "Michael Stanley parody does resonate a bit". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. p. E1 – Arts & Life.
- ↑ McIntyre, Michael (June 30, 2006). "Destiny takes 3 Kent grads from college to comedy clubs". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. p. 31 – Friday.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Washington, Julie (January 29, 2010). "'Real World' star Erika Lauren and comedian Chad Zumock join 'The Alan Cox Show' afternoons on radio station WMMS". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "The Alan Cox Show: Meet Chad Zumock". WMMS.com. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. 2012. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2012. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 McLean, Jackie (January 29, 2009). "Catching up with Chad Zumock". KentWired.com. KentWired.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McIntyre, Michael (July 13, 2007). "Former cop lays down the law; campus cutup tries new crowd". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. p. T29 – Friday!.
- ↑ "About the Writers". LookAtMyStripedShirt.com. Phamily Business Entertainment, LLC. 2005–2007. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ McIntyre, Michael (June 2, 2009). "Local comics Chad Zumock and Ryan Dalton have a CD release show June 10 at Brothers Lounge". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ↑ Valade, Jodie (September 1, 2010). "For the Buckeye faithful, the sweater vest is the best look for success". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ↑ "WMMS Salutes Cleveland Cavs With Sweater Vest Night". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. November 15, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ Grzegorek, Vince (October 26, 2009). "'Light It Up Like Vegas' With Director and Writer Leo Simone". Cleveland Scene. Cleveland Scene. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ Vickers, Jim (December 2010). "Video Blame". Cleveland Magazine. Great Lakes Publishing Company. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
- ↑ McIntyre, Michael (March 1, 2010). "Forbes has it in for Cleveland. There's proof!: Michael K. McIntyre's Tipoff". Cleveland.com. Cleveland Live, Inc. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ↑ "Cleveland DJS hold 'Fifty Shades of Grey' book burning". New York Daily News.
- ↑ Hill, Brittany (October 13, 2011). "Q-and-A with Homecoming's Grand Marshal Chad Zumock". KentWired.com. KentWired.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ http://www.new-music-releases.net/comedy.php
- ↑ Steer, Jen (December 3, 2012). "Cleveland radio personality Chad Zumock no longer working at WMMS after OVI arrest". NewsNet5.com. The E.W. Scripps Co. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2012. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Sandy, Eric (May 3, 2013). "Chad Zumock Acquitted of OVI Charge". CleveScene.com. Cleveland Scene. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ↑ "The Sit Down Zumock Podcast!". Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Zumock, Chad. ""Chad Zumock is creating A PODCAST CHANNEL + SOMETHING BETTER THAN TERRESTRIAL RADIO". Patreon. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ↑ Zumock, Chad. "Sit Down Zumock". YouTube. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ↑ Zumock, Chad. "Sit Down Zumock! with Chad Zumock". Comedy Pop-Up Podcast Network. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ↑ "87.7 Cleveland Sound » Proud to Announce "Sunday Nights with Chad Zumock"". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Gotham Comedy Club :: AXS TV Presents Gotham Comedy Live (Live TV Shoot)". gothamcomedyclub.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "#318: "RIP Dionne Warwick" with Chad Zumock". January 15, 2022.
- ↑ "Live from Gotham Comedy".
- ↑ "Misery Loves Company: 189 - Lifschultz w/ Chad Zumock".
- ↑ Brennan, Kevin (November 15, 2002). "[VIDEO] 419P - Baby Face Ass - Misery Loves Company on Patreon". Patreon. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ↑ "Chad Zumock: Kmart Ready".
- ↑ "Most Eligible Singles: Chad Zumock". Cleveland Magazine. Great Lakes Publishing Company. February 2011. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/chad.zumock/posts/ill-be-guest-hosting-the-the-bob-tom-show-this-monday-tune-in-on-iheartradio-if-/10153725403419014/[user-generated source]
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